DE19534112A1 - Endoscopic instrument with steerable distal end - Google Patents

Endoscopic instrument with steerable distal end

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DE19534112A1
DE19534112A1 DE19534112A DE19534112A DE19534112A1 DE 19534112 A1 DE19534112 A1 DE 19534112A1 DE 19534112 A DE19534112 A DE 19534112A DE 19534112 A DE19534112 A DE 19534112A DE 19534112 A1 DE19534112 A1 DE 19534112A1
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Rudolf Heimberger
Helmut Heckele
Uwe Schaumann
Ralf Burkhardt
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61BDIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B1/00Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
    • A61B1/005Flexible endoscopes
    • A61B1/0051Flexible endoscopes with controlled bending of insertion part
    • A61B1/0055Constructional details of insertion parts, e.g. vertebral elements
    • A61B1/0056Constructional details of insertion parts, e.g. vertebral elements the insertion parts being asymmetric, e.g. for unilateral bending mechanisms
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61BDIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B1/00Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
    • A61B1/005Flexible endoscopes
    • A61B1/0051Flexible endoscopes with controlled bending of insertion part
    • A61B1/0057Constructional details of force transmission elements, e.g. control wires

Abstract

The endoscopic instrument has a shaft (1) which has a distal bendable section (3) consisting of a number of segments (16), separated by gaps (15). In the bending area, the shaft has a flat area (12) on one side which acts in a joint-like fashion. The control wire for directing the proximal end passes in guides (21) on the opposite side to the flattened area. The guides match the contour of the side in which they are located. At opposite ends of each segment exist hook shaped protrusions (18) and recesses (19) which interact with the neighbouring segment, connecting the two and limiting the bending angle.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft ein abwinkelbares endoskopisches Instru­ ment mit den im Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1 angegebenen Merkmalen.The invention relates to a bendable endoscopic instruct ment with those specified in the preamble of claim 1 Characteristics.

Ein gattungsgemäßes Instrument ist beispielsweise aus GB 2130885 A bekannt. Bei dem dort beschriebenen endoskopi­ schen Instrument weist der Schaft in seinem distalen, abwinkel­ baren Endbereich eine Vielzahl von Querausnehmungen auf, die sich über nahezu den gesamten Schaftumfang erstrecken und diesen in einzelne Segmente unterteilen, die durch an den Enden der Ausnehmungen verbleibende Stege des Schaftes miteinander verbunden sind. Gegenüberliegend von diesen Stegen ist ein quer über die Ausnehmungen längs des Schaftes verlaufender Steuer­ draht angeordnet, der einerseits am distalen Instrumentenende und andererseits an einer im proximalseitig angeordneten Griffteil vorgesehenen Steuerung befestigt ist. Mit dieser Steuerung kann die wirksame Länge des Zugdrahtes geändert werden, wodurch der distale Schaftbereich mehr oder weniger abgewinkelt werden kann. Die Querausnehmungen schaffen dabei den notwendigen Freiraum, um bei vergleichsweise starrem Schaft eine Abwinkelung zu er­ möglichen. Dieses Prinzip ist bei endoskopischen Instrumenten bekannt, beispielsweise auch aus EP 0 521 595 A2 oder US-PS 4,911,148.A generic instrument is, for example, from GB 2130885 A known. With the endoskopi described there the distal, angled instrument The end region has a large number of transverse recesses extend over almost the entire circumference of the shaft and divide this into individual segments by the ends of the recesses remaining webs of the shaft with each other are connected. Opposite of these webs is a cross tax running through the recesses along the shaft wire arranged on the one hand at the distal end of the instrument and on the other hand on a handle part arranged in the proximal side provided control is attached. With this control can the effective length of the puller wire can be changed, making the distal shaft area can be angled more or less. The transverse recesses create the necessary space, to bend it with a comparatively rigid shaft possible. This principle is with endoscopic instruments  known, for example also from EP 0 521 595 A2 or US-PS 4,911,148.

Diesen Ausführungen gemeinsam ist, daß der Schaft mit zuneh­ mender Abwinkelbarkeit, d. h. mit steigender Anzahl von Quer­ ausnehmungen und mit steigendem Umfangswinkel der Queraus­ nehmungen instabiler wird. Es besteht die Gefahr des seitlichen Ausknickens, also außerhalb der bestimmungsgemäßen Abwinkel­ ebene. Darüberhinaus besteht die Gefahr, daß der Schaft über seine Streckstellung hinaus in die andere Richtung, also entgegen der bestimmungsgemäßen Abwinkelungsrichtung, abgebogen wird. Dann stellen sich in der Regel bleibende Verformungen in den Stegbereichen des Schaftes ein, die schon nach kurzer Zeit zum Bruch des Schaftes führen können. Schließlich weisen solche Schäfte auch noch eine geringe Torsionsfestigkeit auf.These designs have in common that the shaft increases reducing angularity, d. H. with increasing number of cross recesses and with increasing circumferential angle of the transverse takes become more unstable. There is a risk of sideways Buckling, i.e. outside of the intended angle level. In addition, there is a risk that the shaft over its stretched position in the other direction, i.e. in the opposite direction the intended direction of bending. Then there are usually permanent deformations in the Bridge areas of the shaft that after a short time to Can break the shaft. Finally, such Shafts also have a low torsional strength.

Ein weiterer wesentlicher Nachteil, den eigentlich alle flexiblen Schäfte aufweisen, ist ferner darin zu sehen, daß zwar der Grad der Abwinkelung durch Festlegung des Zugmittels einstellbar ist, ein so abgewinkelter Schaft jedoch in sich flexibel bleibt, d. h. innerhalb des festgelegten Abwinkelbereiches verschwenkt werden kann, so daß sich beispielsweise Bereiche größerer und kleinerer Abwinkelung ergeben. Häufig wäre es jedoch bei endoskopischen Anwendungen wünschenswert, einen flexiblen bzw. abwinkelbaren Schaft zu haben, der nach erfolgter Abwinkelung sich wie ein gebogenes starres Rohr verhält.Another major disadvantage, which is actually all flexible Shafts, can also be seen in the fact that the degree the angle can be adjusted by specifying the traction device, however, such an angled shaft remains flexible in itself, d. H. can be pivoted within the specified angular range can, so that, for example, areas are larger and smaller Angulation result. However, it would be common with endoscopic Applications desirable, a flexible or angled To have a shaft that is bent like a bent rigid tube behaves.

Vor diesem Stand der Technik liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein gattungsgemäßes abwinkelbares endoskopisches Instrument mit konstruktiv einfachen Mitteln so auszubilden, daß die vorerwähnten Nachteile weitgehend vermieden werden und ein möglichst eigensteifes Instrument geschaffen wird. In einer Wei­ terbildung der Erfindung soll dieses Instrument in der jeweiligen Abwinkelung so festlegbar sein, daß es sich wie ein starres, gebo­ genes Rohr verhält.In view of this prior art, the object of the invention based on a generic angled endoscopic To train the instrument with structurally simple means so that the aforementioned disadvantages are largely avoided and a instrument that is as rigid as possible is created. In a white  terbildung the invention is intended to this instrument in the respective Angling can be so definable that it is like a rigid, born genes pipe behaves.

Diese Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung durch die im kennzeich­ nenden Teil des Anspruches 1 und/oder des Anspruches 2 aufge­ führten Merkmale gelöst.This object is according to the invention by the characterizing nenden part of claim 1 and / or of claim 2 led characteristics solved.

Gemäß der Erfindung sind Führungen vorgesehen, die dem Schaft­ querschnitt in diesem Bereich angepaßt und längenmäßig so aus­ gelegt sind, daß sie jeweils eine Querausnehmung überbrücken. Sie sind dabei nur mit einem Segment fest verbunden, so daß sich hierdurch eine teleskopartige Führung ergibt, welche die Torsions­ steifigkeit des Schaftes ganz erheblich vergrößert.According to the invention, guides are provided which the shaft cross-section adapted in this area and lengthwise so are placed so that they each bridge a transverse recess. You are only firmly connected to one segment, so that this results in a telescopic guide, which the torsion rigidity of the shaft increased considerably.

Weiterhin sieht die Erfindung vor, im Schaft zwischen Zugmittel­ führung und abgeflachtem Bereich Formschlußelemente zwischen benachbarten Segmenten einzugliedern, welche den Schwenkwinkel insbesondere in Überstreckrichtung begrenzen. Diese Formschluß­ elemente sollen möglichst nahe der Führungen, also vom abge­ flachten Bereich entfernt angeordnet sein, um eine möglichst hohe Sicherheit gegen Ausknicken über die bestimmungsgemäß zulässige Abwinkelung hinaus zu erreichen. Die Formschlußelemente wer­ den bevorzugt durch die Querausnehmungen gebildet, dies ist platzsparend und kostengünstig zugleich, wenn die Querausnehmungen beispielsweise durch Laserschneiden oder Funkenerosion herge­ stellt werden.The invention further provides, in the shaft between traction means leadership and flattened area interlocking elements between integrate adjacent segments, which the pivot angle limit especially in the direction of stretching. This form fit elements should be as close as possible to the guides, i.e. from the flat area to be arranged as high as possible Security against buckling beyond the permitted To achieve angulation beyond. The positive locking elements who which is preferably formed by the transverse recesses, this is space-saving and inexpensive at the same time if the transverse recesses for example by laser cutting or spark erosion be put.

Gemäß der Erfindung ist der Schaft mit einem nicht wie üblich runden, sondern im wesentlichen ovalen und einseitig abgeflachten Querschnittsprofil zu versehen. Der abgeflachte Profilteil bildet dabei im Bereich der Querausnehmungen die Gelenkstellen. Durch diese Profilwahl des Schaftes ergeben sich jedoch nicht nur Stabilitätsvorteile, sondern auch Vorteile in der räumlichen An­ ordnung. Da die durch den Schaft hindurchzuführenden Instru­ mente in der Regel einen kreisrunden Querschnitt aufweisen, kann der dem abgeflachten Teil gegenüberliegende spitz zulaufende Bereich zur raumsparenden Anordnung des Zugmittels genutzt werden. Dieses Zugmittel, das ohnehin innerhalb des Schaftes zu führen ist, wird gemäß der Erfindung in diesem Bereich in Füh­ rungen gelagert, die nicht nur das Zugmittel, sondern auch die durch die Querausnehmungen gebildeten Segmente zueinander führen.According to the invention, the shaft is not as usual round, but essentially oval and flattened on one side To provide cross-sectional profile. The flattened profile part forms  the articulation points in the area of the transverse recesses. However, this choice of profile of the shaft does not only result Advantages of stability, but also advantages in terms of space order. Since the instructions to be passed through the shaft elements usually have a circular cross section the pointed end opposite the flattened part Area used for space-saving arrangement of the traction device will. This traction device, which is inside the shaft anyway lead, is according to the invention in this area Stored not only the traction means, but also the segments formed by the transverse recesses to each other to lead.

Bevorzugt werden die Formschlußelemente durch hakenförmige Gebilde in der Seitenwand eines Segmentes sowie durch entspre­ chend mit Spiel konturierte Aussparungen in der Seitenwand des benachbarten Segmentes gebildet. Ein solch hakenförmiger Vor­ sprung kann auch zu zwei Seiten jedes Formschlußelementes vorgesehen sein, um eine höhere Kraft aufnehmen zu können.The form-locking elements are preferably hook-shaped Formations in the side wall of a segment and by correspond recesses in the side wall of the side contoured with play adjacent segment formed. Such a hook-shaped front jump can also on two sides of each form-locking element be provided to absorb a higher force.

Um eine möglichst belastungsarme Krafteinleitung in den durch den abgeflachten Schaftteil zwischen zwei Segmenten gebildeten Steg zu erreichen, der eine Gelenkfunktion übernimmt, werden die Ausnehmungen zu beiden Seiten des abgeflachten Schaftberei­ ches in Ansicht T-förmig auslaufend gestaltet; so daß nicht eine punktuelle Knickstelle, sondern ein Biegebereich entsteht und sichergestellt wird, daß die Biegung dieses Bereiches im Fall einer Abwinkelung des Instrumentes im elastischen Bereich verbleibt. Bevorzugt ist die Ausnehmung im Kreuzpunkt des T zurücksprin­ gend ausgebildet, um eine Belastungsspitze in diesem Punkt zu vermeiden. In order to transfer the force into the the flattened shaft part formed between two segments To reach the bridge, which takes over a joint function the recesses on both sides of the flattened shaft area ches tapered in view; so not one selective kink, but a bending area arises and it is ensured that the bending of this area in the event of a Angulation of the instrument remains in the elastic range. The recess at the cross point of the T is preferably recessed trained to a peak load at this point avoid.  

Die Führungen, welche eine hohe Torsionsfestigkeit des Schaftes auch im abwinkelbaren Bereich gewährleisten, sind bevorzugt aus Blech als Stanz- und/oder Biegeformteile gebildet und durch Punktschweißung mit dem zugehörigen Segment verbunden. Unter Punktschweißung im Sinne dieser Erfindung ist nicht das Wider­ standspunktschweißen, sondern eine im wesentlichen punktformige stoffschlüssige Verbindung zu verstehen, wie sie beispielsweise durch Elektronenstrahl oder Laserschweißen entstehen kann. Darüberhinaus kann die Verbindung natürlich auch ganzflächig oder nur im Randbereich erfolgen, nach derzeitigen Fertigungsver­ fahren jedoch ist die punktförmige Verbindung besonders wirt­ schaftlich und von den Anforderungen an die Festigkeit her aus­ reichend. Ebenso können die Führungen kostengünstig aus Profil­ material geschnitten werden.The guides, which have a high torsional strength of the shaft Ensure even in the bendable area are preferred Sheet formed as stamped and / or bent molded parts and by Spot welding connected to the associated segment. Under Spot welding in the sense of this invention is not the contradiction spot welding, but an essentially spot-shaped to understand cohesive connection, such as can arise from electron beam or laser welding. In addition, the connection can of course also over the entire area or only in the marginal area, according to current manufacturing ver However, the point connection is particularly host economically and from the requirements of strength reaching. Likewise, the guides can be inexpensive from profile material to be cut.

Die Führungen dienen bevorzugt nicht nur zur Führung der Seg­ mente in ihrem freien Bereich, sondern zugleich auch zur Führung des Zugmittels. Dabei ist es nicht zwingend erforderlich, daß das Zugmittel unmittelbar in den Führungen geführt wird, es kann auch durch einen zwischen den Führungen und dem Schaft ver­ bleibenden Freiraum geführt sein. Im übrigen können durch diese Führungen nicht nur das Zugmittel, sondern auch beispielsweise Lichtleiter geführt sein.The guides are preferably not only used to guide the seg elements in their free area, but also for leadership of the traction device. It is not absolutely necessary that the Traction means is guided directly in the guides, it can also by a ver between the guides and the shaft permanent freedom. Otherwise, through this Guides not only the traction device, but also for example Be guided by a light guide.

Die vorerwähnten Maßnahmen, insbesondere hinsichtlich der ovalen und einseitig abgeflachten Schaftprofilierung, der Führun­ gen auf der der abgeflachten Seite gegenüberliegenden Schaftseite sowie die seitlich zwischen diesen Bereichen angeordneten Form­ schlußelemente schaffen jeweils für sich einen Zuwachs an Stabili­ tät des Schaftes. Bevorzugt werden diese Maßnahmen jedoch kombiniert eingesetzt, um nicht nur Einzeleigenschaften, wie beispielsweise die Torsions- oder Biegefestigkeit, sondern die Gesamtstabilität des Schaftes zur erhöhen.The aforementioned measures, in particular with regard to the oval and flattened shaft profiling, the guide on the opposite side of the shaft from the flattened side as well as the shape arranged laterally between these areas closing elements each create an increase in stabili action of the shaft. However, these measures are preferred combined used to not only individual properties, such as  for example the torsional or bending strength, but the To increase the overall stability of the shaft.

Die Steuerung der Abwinklung erfolgt über das Zugmittel, das am distalen Schaftende einerseits und proximalseitig an einem Steuer­ teil festgelegt ist, das in einem mit dem Schaft verbundenen Griffteil verschiebbar geführt ist. Dieses Steuerteil weist bevorzugt eine Außenverzahnung auf, die mit dem Innengewinde einer im Griffteil drehbar gelagerten Rändelmutter kämmt. Die Abwinke­ lung bzw. Streckung des Instrumentes kann durch einfache Dre­ hung der Mutter im Griffteil stufenlos erfolgen, wobei konstruk­ tionsbedingt Selbsthemmung vorliegt, d. h. ein eingestellter Win­ kel durch Einflüsse vom distalen Instrumentenende her nicht verändert werden kann.The deflection is controlled via the traction device, which on distal shaft end on the one hand and proximal on a control part is defined, which is connected to the shaft in a Handle is slidably guided. This control section preferably has an external toothing with the internal thread of an im Handle part combs knurled nut rotatably mounted. The bends development or stretching of the instrument can be done by simple Dre hung the mother in the handle part continuously, whereby construct self-locking is present due to the H. a set win not caused by influences from the distal end of the instrument can be changed.

Auf die vorbeschriebene Weise kann zwar der Winkel als solcher festgelegt werden, die Winkelstellung der einzelnen Segmente zueinander bleibt jedoch veränderbar, so daß der abwinkelbare Schaftbereich eine gewisse Flexibilität aufweist, die nicht immer gewünscht ist. Um auch diesen abgewinkelten Schaftbereich nach erfolgter Einstellung der Abwinkelung in eine starre Form zu bringen, sieht die Erfindung ein Spannrohr vor, das die zuein­ ander schwenkbaren Segmente verspannt. Die Verspannung erfolgt dadurch, daß ein den Schaft umgebendes Rohr, das den Bereich zwischen Griffteil und dem abwinkelbaren Bereich überspannt, so weit distalwärts geschoben wird, daß eine Verspannung gegenüber dem Zugmittel erfolgt. Dieses Spannrohr ist in seiner Spannstel­ lung festlegbar und bei Bedarf wieder lösbar.In the manner described above, the angle as such be determined, the angular position of the individual segments to each other remains changeable, so that the bendable Shaft area has some flexibility, which is not always is desired. Around this angled shaft area adjustment of the angle into a rigid form bring, the invention provides a tension tube that the zuein braced on the swiveling segments. The bracing takes place in that a tube surrounding the shaft, the area spanned between the handle and the angled area, so is pushed far distal that a bracing opposite the traction means. This clamping tube is in its clamping position can be determined and if necessary, released again.

Die Erfindung ist nachfolgend anhand von in den Figuren darge­ stellten Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert. Es zeigen: The invention is illustrated below with reference to the figures presented embodiments explained in more detail. Show it:  

Fig. 1 ein endoskopisches Instrument in Seitenansicht mit abgewinkeltem Schaftende, Fig. 1 is a side view in endoscopic instrument with an angled shank end,

Fig. 2 das Instrument nach Fig. 1 im Längsschnitt mit ge­ strecktem Schaftende, Fig. 2 shows the instrument of FIG. 1 in longitudinal section with ge strecktem shaft end,

Fig. 3 in vergrößerter Darstellung das abwinkelbare distale Schaftende des anhand der Fig. 1 und 2 darge­ stellten Instrumentes in einer ersten Abwinkelstellung, Fig. 3 in an enlarged representation of the bendable distal end of the shaft with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 Darge set instrument in a first Abwinkelstellung,

Fig. 4 das Schaftende in Darstellung nach Fig. 3 in einer zweiten Abwinkelstellung, Fig. 4, the shank end in view of FIG. 3 in a second Abwinkelstellung,

Fig. 5 in vergrößerter Darstellung die Einzelheit V in Fig. 4, Fig. 5 is an enlarged view of the detail V in Fig. 4,

Fig. 6 den Schaftquerschnitt im abwinkelbaren Schaftbereich, Fig. 6 the shaft cross section in the bendable shaft portion,

Fig. 7 das abwinkelbare distale Schaftende mit darin befind­ licher Zange in einer ersten Stellung, Fig. 7, the bendable distal end of the shaft having therein befind Licher forceps in a first position,

Fig. 8 das Instrument nach Fig. 7 in einer zweiten Stellung, und Fig. 8, the instrument of FIG. 7 in a second position, and

Fig. 9 bis 11 zwei benachbarte Segmente einer weiteren Schaft­ ausführung in Seitenansicht und drei unterschiedli­ chen Stellungen. Fig. 9 to 11 two adjacent segments of a further shaft execution in side view and three different positions Chen.

Das dargestellte endoskopische Instrument weist einen Schaft 1 auf, der proximalseitig in einem Griffteil 2 festgelegt ist. Der Schaft 1 ist bis auf seinen distalen Endbereich 3 starr ausgebildet. Der distale Endbereich 3 ist hingegen abwinkelbar. The endoscopic instrument shown has a shaft 1 which is fixed on the proximal side in a grip part 2 . The shaft 1 is rigid except for its distal end region 3 . The distal end region 3 , however, can be angled.

Zur Steuerung des in einer Ebene (bei den dargestellten Aus­ führungen in der Zeichenebene) abwinkelbaren distalen Endbe­ reiches 3 ist innerhalb des Schaftes 1 ein Zug-Schubdraht 4 ge­ führt, der am distalen Schaftende 5 einerseits sowie an einem innerhalb des Griffteiles 2 auf dem Schaft 1 verschiebbar angeord­ neten Schieber 6 befestigt ist. Der innerhalb des Griffteiles 2 geführte Schieber 6 weist an seiner nach außen weisenden Seite eine Verzahnung auf, die mit dem Innengewinde einer am Griff­ teil 2 drehbar gelagerten Rändelmutter 7 kämmt. Durch Drehen der Rändelmutter 7 wird der Schieber 6 am Schaft 1 längsver­ schoben, wodurch sich die wirksame Länge des Drahtes 4 ändert und die Abwinkelung im distalen Endbereich 3 einstellt. Je kürzer die wirksame Drahtlänge 4 ist, desto größer ist die Abwinkelung. Da der Draht 4 nicht nur Zug-, sondern auch Schubkräfte über­ tragen kann, kann der Schaft 1 ohne Federmittel nicht nur in seine gestreckte Lage (Fig. 2), sondern darüberhinaus auch in eine überstreckte Lage (Fig. 3) gebracht werden.To control the angled in one plane (in the illustrated plane in the drawing plane) distal Endbe rich 3 is within the shaft 1, a pull-wire 4 leads GE, the one on the distal shaft end 5 and one inside the handle part 2 on the shaft 1 slidably angeord Neten slider 6 is attached. The slide 6 guided inside the handle part 2 has on its outward-facing side a toothing which meshes with the internal thread of a knurled nut 7 rotatably mounted on the handle part 2 . By turning the knurled nut 7 , the slider 6 is pushed on the shaft 1 , thereby changing the effective length of the wire 4 and adjusting the angle in the distal end region 3 . The shorter the effective wire length 4 , the greater the angle. Since the wire 4 can carry not only tensile but also shear forces, the shaft 1 can be brought not only into its extended position ( FIG. 2) without spring means, but also into an extended position ( FIG. 3).

Durch den hohlen Schaft 1 kann ein flexibles Endoskop oder ein flexibles endoskopisches Instrument, beispielsweise eine Zange 8 geführt sein, wie dies beispielhaft anhand der Fig. 7 und 8 darge­ stellt ist. Beim Durchführen eines endoskopischen Instrumentes ist es wichtig, daß der Schaft 1 auch in seinem abwinkelbaren Endbe­ reich 3 nach erfolgter Abwinkelung möglichst starr ist, damit die flexible Zange 8 oder ein sonstiges Instrument präzise geführt werden kann, wenn beispielsweise eine solche Abwinkelung zum Umfahren eines Blutgefäßes oder eines Organes erforderlich ist. Um dies zu gewährleisten, ist auf dem Schaft 1 eine auf diesem axial verschiebbare Hülse 9 als Spannrohr angeordnet. Diese Hülse weist proximalseitig ein Griffteil 10 auf, durch das sie axial auf dem Schaft 1 verschiebbar ist. Um den Schaft 1, insbesondere den abgewinkelten Endbereich 3, wie er beispielhaft in den Fig. 1, 3 und 4 dargestellt ist, in dieser Winkelstellung festzulegen, wird die Hülse 9 mittels des Griffteiles 10 so weit wie möglich distalwärts geschoben, wodurch der proximale Teil des Endberei­ ches 3 innerhalb des Spannrohres 9 entgegen der Kraft des Drah­ tes 4 verspannt wird. Durch diese Maßnahme wird der Endbereich 3 in der jeweiligen Winkelstellung praktisch starr.A flexible endoscope or a flexible endoscopic instrument, for example a pair of pliers 8, can be guided through the hollow shaft 1 , as is illustrated by way of example with reference to FIGS . 7 and 8. When performing an endoscopic instrument, it is important that the shaft 1 is also as rigid as possible in its bendable Endbe 3 after the bend, so that the flexible forceps 8 or another instrument can be guided precisely, for example if such bend to bypass a blood vessel or an organ is required. In order to ensure this, a sleeve 9 which is axially displaceable on the shaft 1 is arranged as a tensioning tube on the shaft 1 . This sleeve has a grip part 10 on the proximal side, through which it can be axially displaced on the shaft 1 . In order to fix the shaft 1 , in particular the angled end region 3 , as exemplified in FIGS. 1, 3 and 4, in this angular position, the sleeve 9 is pushed as far distally as possible by means of the handle part 10, as a result of which the proximal part of the end range 3 within the tension tube 9 against the force of the wire tes 4 is clamped. This measure makes the end region 3 practically rigid in the respective angular position.

Insbesondere bei entsprechender Formprofilierung von Schaft 1 und Spannrohr 9, wie dies für den Schaft 1 anhand von Fig. 6 dargestellt und weiter unten noch im einzelnen beschrieben ist, hält das Spannrohr selbsttätig in der den Schaft 1 festlegenden Stellung. Gegebenenfalls kann jedoch unterstützend ein Feststeller im Griffteil 10 vorgesehen sein. Auch kann zwischen dem eigentli­ chen Griffteil 2 und dem Griffteil 10 eine Schraubendruckfeder oder sonstige Federmittel vorgesehen sein, wenn der Endbereich 3 selbsttätig in eine starre Stellung gebracht werden soll. Dann ist zum Zwecke der Verstellung der Abwinkelung mittels der Rändel­ mutter 7 zuvor das Spannrohr 9 entgegen Federkraft zurückzuzie­ hen.In particular with a corresponding shape of the shaft 1 and the tensioning tube 9 , as is shown for the shaft 1 with reference to FIG. 6 and described in more detail below, the tensioning tube automatically holds in the position defining the shaft 1 . If necessary, however, a locking device can be provided in the handle part 10 to assist. A helical compression spring or other spring means can also be provided between the handle part 2 and the handle part 10 if the end region 3 is to be brought automatically into a rigid position. Then, for the purpose of adjusting the angle by means of the knurled nut 7, the tensioning tube 9 is previously pulled back against spring force.

Zum Zwecke der Reinigung können die vorerwähnten Bauteile voneinander gelöst werden, indem ein anhand von Fig. 2 darge­ stellter Sperrstift 11 entfernt wird. Dann kann das Griffteil 2 in seinen vorderen und hinteren Teil zerlegt werden, die Rändelmut­ ter 7 vom vorderen Griffteil 2 entfernt werden und der Schaft 1 zusammenhängend mit dem Draht 4 und dem Schieber 6 entnom­ men werden. Das Spannrohr 9 kann über das distale Ende 5 abgezogen werden.For the purpose of cleaning, the aforementioned components can be detached from one another by removing a locking pin 11 shown in FIG. 2. Then the handle part 2 can be disassembled into its front and rear parts, the knurled nut 7 can be removed from the front handle part 2 and the shaft 1 can be taken together with the wire 4 and the slider 6 . The tensioning tube 9 can be pulled off via the distal end 5 .

Der Schaft 1 hat einen im wesentlichen ovalen Querschnitt, wie dies anhand von Fig. 6 ersichtlich ist. An einer Spitze des Ovales ist der Schaft 1 abgeflacht - der abgeflachte Bereich ist mit 12 beziffert -, gegenüberliegend ist er spitz ausgeformt - dieser Be­ reich ist mit 13 beziffert. Zwischen dem abgeflachten Bereich 12 und dem spitzen Bereich 13 erstrecken sich die vergleichsweise flach gewölbten Seitenbereiche 14.The shaft 1 has an essentially oval cross section, as can be seen from FIG. 6. At one tip of the oval, the shaft 1 is flattened - the flattened area is numbered 12 -, on the opposite it is pointed - this area is numbered 13 . The comparatively flat curved side areas 14 extend between the flattened area 12 and the pointed area 13 .

Um den Schaft 1 im Endbereich 3 abwinkeln zu können, sind zahlreiche in Längsrichtung des Schaftes hintereinander angeord­ nete umlaufende Querausnehmungen 15 vorgesehen, die sich in der vorliegenden Ausführung über einen Umfang von etwa 300° erstrecken, und zwar über den gesamten Schaftumfang mit Aus­ nahme des abgeflachten Bereiches 12. Hierdurch werden rohrför­ mige Segmente 16 gebildet, die im Bereich der Querausnehmun­ gen 15 lediglich durch einen verbleibenden flachen Steg 17 ver­ bunden sind. Die Querausnehmungen 15 verlaufen im wesentlichen geradlinig quer zur Längsachse des Schaftes 1, sind jedoch in den Seitenbereichen 14, und zwar nahe dem spitzen Bereich 13 etwa in der Form eines Hakens geführt, so daß sich an benachbarten Segmenten 16 jeweils zwei hakenförmige Vorsprünge 18 und zwei entsprechend konturierte Ausnehmungen 19 bilden.In order to be able to bend the shaft 1 in the end region 3 , numerous circumferential recesses 15 are provided in the longitudinal direction of the shaft one behind the other, which in the present embodiment extend over a circumference of approximately 300 °, namely over the entire shaft circumference with the exception of flattened area 12 . As a result, rohrför shaped segments 16 are formed, the gene in the region of Querausnehmun 15 only by a remaining flat web 17 are connected. The transverse recesses 15 run essentially rectilinearly transversely to the longitudinal axis of the shaft 1 , but are guided in the side regions 14 , namely in the form of a hook near the pointed region 13 , so that there are two hook-shaped projections 18 and two on adjacent segments 16 form appropriately contoured recesses 19 .

Jeder hakenförmige Vorsprung bildet mit der zugehörigen Aus­ nehmung 19, in die er greift, ein Formschlußelement. Diese Form­ schlußelemente stellen sicher, daß der Schaft nicht über seine bestimmungsgemäße maximale Abwinkelung hinaus gebogen oder überstreckt werden kann. Dies ist wichtig, um die Stege 17, die jeweils ein Gelenk für die Segmente 16 bilden, vor bleibenden Verformungen und somit vorzeitigem Bruch zu schützen. Insbeson­ dere in Richtung einer Überstreckung (siehe Fig. 3 und Fig. 7) sind diese Stege 17 gefährdet. Hier bilden die Innenseiten der hakenförmigen Vorsprünge 18 in Verbindung mit den dazu wei­ senden Seiten der Ausnehmungen 19 einen Anschlag. Je weiter diese Flächenpaare zum Spitzenbereich 13 des Rohrquerschnittes hin verlagert werden, umso höher sind die Kräfte, die davon aufgenommen werden können. In Gegenrichtung, also in die be­ stimmungsgemäße Richtung der Abwinkelung (siehe Fig. 4 und 8) ergibt sich die Anschlagfunktion durch die Ränder der Ausneh­ mungen 9 im Spitzenbereich 13, diese kann jedoch durch die hakenförmigen Vorsprünge 18 in Verbindung mit den entspre­ chend konturierten Ausnehmungen 19 auch in diese Richtung noch unterstützt werden.Each hook-shaped projection forms with the associated recess 19 , into which it engages, a positive locking element. This form closing elements ensure that the shaft cannot be bent or stretched beyond its intended maximum angle. This is important in order to protect the webs 17 , which each form a joint for the segments 16 , against permanent deformation and thus premature breakage. In particular in the direction of hyperextension (see Fig. 3 and Fig. 7), these webs 17 are at risk. Here form the inside of the hook-shaped projections 18 in connection with the white send sides of the recesses 19 a stop. The further these surface pairs are displaced towards the tip region 13 of the pipe cross section, the higher the forces that can be absorbed by them. In the opposite direction, i.e. in the direction of the bend in accordance with the intended purpose (see FIGS. 4 and 8), the stop function results from the edges of the recesses 9 in the tip region 13 , but this can be done by the hook-shaped projections 18 in conjunction with the correspondingly contoured recesses 19 are still supported in this direction.

Um eine Überdehnung des Stegbereiches 17 zu vermeiden, läuft eine Querausnehmung 15 nicht direkt auf den abgeflachten Be­ reich 12 zu, sondern ist dort T-förmig ausgebildet, derart, daß der Steg 17 in Längsrichtung des Schaftes 1 vergrößert wird. Hier­ durch kann der Auslenkwinkel vergrößert werden, da sich die Biegung auf einen längeren Bereich verteilt. Weiterhin ist die Ausnehmung 15 in diesem T-förmigen Auslaufbereich so geformt, daß etwa im Kreuzpunkt des T ein in Richtung auf die Ausneh­ mung 15 vorspringender Schaftbereich 20 erhalten bleibt, die Ausnehmung in diesem Bereich also zurückspringt. Hierdurch erfolgt eine gezielte Materialhäufung in der Mitte des Steges 17, wodurch dieser sonst besonders kritische Bereich verstärkt wird.In order to avoid overstretching the web area 17 , a transverse recess 15 does not run directly towards the flattened region 12 , but is T-shaped there, in such a way that the web 17 is enlarged in the longitudinal direction of the shaft 1 . The deflection angle can be increased here because the bend is distributed over a longer area. Furthermore, the recess 15 in this T-shaped outlet area is shaped so that approximately in the cross point of the T in the direction of the Ausneh line 15 projecting shaft region 20 is preserved, so the recess springs back in this area. This results in a targeted material accumulation in the middle of the web 17 , which reinforces this otherwise particularly critical area.

Um den Schaft 1 im abwinkelbaren Bereich weiter zu stabilisie­ ren, insbesondere die Torsionsfestigkeit zu erhöhen, weist jedes Segment 16 im spitzen Querschnittsbereich 13 eine fest mit dem Segment verbundene Führung 21 auf, welche eine benachbarte Querausnehmung 15 überbrückt. Die Führungen 21 sind bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform durch Bleche gebildet, welche der Innenkontur im spitzen Bereich 13 angepaßt sind, so daß sie lediglich die bestimmungsgemäße Abwinkelbewegung in der Zei­ chenebene zulassen. Wie die Querschnittsdarstellung nach Fig. 6 zeigt, weist die Führung 21 etwa den Querschnitt eines flachen Dreieckes auf, wobei im spitzen Bereich 13 eine Ausnehmung vorgesehen ist, durch welche der Draht 4 geführt ist. Rechts und links daneben benachbart sind zwei kleinere Ausnehmungen vor­ gesehen, in denen jeweils ein Lichtleiter geführt ist. Der verblei­ bende Freiraum innerhalb des Schaftes 1 hat etwa eine Kreisform, wenn man einmal von der Abflachung 12 absieht. Die Führungen 21 stellen somit nicht nur eine Führung für die Segmente 16, son­ dern zugleich auch eine Führung für den Draht 4 dar, der entwe­ der innerhalb der Führungen 21 oder zwischen den Führungen 21 und dem Schaft 1 geführt ist.In order to further stabilize the shaft 1 in the angled region, in particular to increase the torsional strength, each segment 16 in the pointed cross-sectional region 13 has a guide 21 which is fixedly connected to the segment and bridges an adjacent transverse recess 15 . The guides 21 are formed in the illustrated embodiment by sheets, which are adapted to the inner contour in the pointed region 13 , so that they only allow the intended angular movement in the plane Chen Zei. As the cross-sectional illustration according to FIG. 6 shows, the guide 21 has approximately the cross-section of a flat triangle, a recess being provided in the pointed region 13 , through which the wire 4 is guided. Adjacent to the left and right are two smaller recesses, in each of which a light guide is guided. The remaining free space within the shaft 1 has approximately a circular shape, if one disregards the flattened portion 12 . The guides 21 thus represent not only a guide for the segments 16 , but also a guide for the wire 4 , which is either guided within the guides 21 or between the guides 21 and the shaft 1 .

Anhand der Fig. 9 bis 11 ist eine alternative Ausbildung zweier Segmente 16′ dargestellt, und zwar in Fig. 9 in einer Stel­ lung maximaler Abwinkelung (entspricht etwa einer Abwinkelung wie sie in den Fig. 4 und 8 dargestellt ist), in Fig. 10 in ge­ streckter Stellung und in Fig. 11 in überstreckter Stellung (ent­ spricht etwa einer Überstreckung wie sie anhand der Fig. 3 und 7 dargestellt ist.Referring to Figs. 9 to 11 an alternative embodiment of two segments is 16 ', in Fig. 9 in a Stel lung maximum angle of deflection (corresponding to about a bend as shown in Figs. 4 and 8 is shown), Fig. 10 in ge extended position and in Fig. 11 in a hyperextended position (corresponds approximately to a hyperextension as shown in FIGS. 3 and 7.

Die Segmente 16′ sind durch Querausnehmungen 15′ gebildet, die sich von den vorbeschriebenen Querausnehmungen 15 dadurch unterscheiden, daß sie im Seitenbereich hakenförmige Vorsprünge 18′ sowohl zum abgeflachten Bereich 12 als auch zum spitzen Bereich 13 hin bilden. Die Ausnehmungen 19′ sind entsprechend konturiert. Diese aus den Figuren im einzelnen ersichtliche Form­ gebung von Vorsprüngen 18′ und Ausnehmungen 19′ bietet in beiden Richtungen (überknicken und überstrecken) besonders hohen Überlastschutz. Die Formgebung ist so, daß beim maximal zulässigen Abwinkeln (Fig. 9) benachbarte Segmente 16′ nahezu auch über den gesamten Seitenbereich 14 mit den zueinander weisenden Stirnseiten aneinander anliegen. The segments 16 'are formed by transverse recesses 15 ', which differ from the above-described transverse recesses 15 in that they form hook-shaped projections 18 'in the side region both towards the flattened region 12 and towards the pointed region 13 . The recesses 19 'are contoured accordingly. This apparent from the figures in detail shape of projections 18 'and recesses 19 ' offers in both directions (buckling and stretching) particularly high overload protection. The shape is such that at the maximum permissible angling ( Fig. 9) adjacent segments 16 'almost also over the entire side region 14 with the mutually facing end faces against each other.

In der anderen Endstellung (Fig. 11), in der die Gefahr einer Überstreckung besteht, liegen zwei hakenförmige Vorsprünge 18′ an entsprechenden vorspringenden Teilen jeder Ausnehmung 19′ an, wodurch eine gleichmäßige Krafteinleitung von zwei Seiten der Ausnehmung her erfolgt. In allen Zwischenstellungen hingegen sind die Segmente 16′ in diesen Seitenbereichen frei zueinander beweglich. Die Führungen 21 sind zur besseren Übersicht in den Fig. 9 bis 11 nicht dargestellt.In the other end position ( Fig. 11), in which there is a risk of hyperextension, there are two hook-shaped projections 18 'on corresponding projecting parts of each recess 19 ', whereby a uniform application of force takes place from two sides of the recess. In all intermediate positions, however, the segments 16 'are freely movable to each other in these side areas. The guides 21 are not shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 for a better overview.

Im übrigen ist anhand der Fig. 9 bis 11 deutlich ersichtlich, wie vorteilhaft der vorspringende Schaftbereich 20 hinsichtlich der Stegbelastung ist.In the remaining 9 to 11 with reference to FIG. Clearly seen how advantageous the projecting shaft portion 20 with respect to the web load is.

BezugszeichenlisteReference list

1 Schaft
2 Griffteil
3 Endbereich, abwinkelbarer Bereich
4 Zug-Schubdraht
5 distales Schaftende
6 Schieber
7 Rändelmutter
8 Zange
9 Hülse
10 Griffteil von 9
11 Sperrstift
12 abgeflachter Bereich
13 spitzer Bereich
14 Seitenbereich
15 Querausnehmungen
16 Segmente
16′ Segmente (Fig. 9-11)
17 Steg
18 hakenförmige Vorsprünge
18′ hakenförmige Vorsprünge (Fig. 9-11)
19 Ausnehmungen
19′ Ausnehmungen (Fig. 9-11)
20 vorspringender Schaftbereich
21 Führung
1 shaft
2 handle part
3 end area, bendable area
4 pull-push wire
5 distal shaft end
6 sliders
7 knurled nut
8 pliers
9 sleeve
10 handle part of 9
11 locking pin
12 flattened area
13 pointed area
14 side area
15 transverse recesses
16 segments
16 ′ segments ( Fig. 9-11)
17 bridge
18 hook-shaped projections
18 ′ hook-shaped projections ( Fig. 9-11)
19 recesses
19 ' recesses ( Fig. 9-11)
20 projecting shaft area
21 leadership

Claims (12)

1. Abwinkelbares endoskopisches Instrument mit einem Schaft (1), der in seinem abwinkelbaren Bereich (3) mit diesen in Seg­ mente (16) unterteilenden Querausnehmungen (15) versehen ist, die sich über einen Umfangswinkel von mehr als 270° erstrecken, und mit einem quer über die Ausnehmungen (15) längs verlaufen­ den Zugmittel (4) zur Steuerung der Abwinkelung vom proximalen Ende aus, dadurch gekennzeichnet,
  • - daß der Schaft (1) zumindest in seinem abwinkelbaren Be­ reich (3) einen einseitig abgeflachten Querschnitt aufweist und der Schaft (1) im abgeflachten Bereich (12) eine Ge­ lenkfunktion übernimmt und
  • - daß das Zugmittel (4) auf der dem abgeflachten Bereich (12) gegenüberliegenden Seite (13) in Führungen (21) an­ geordnet ist, die der Innenkontur des Schaftes (1) in diesem Bereich (13) angepaßt sind, jeweils eine Querausnehmung (15) überbrücken und zu einer Seite der davon überbrück­ ten Ausnehmung (15) fest mit einem Segment (16) verbun­ den sind.
1. Angled endoscopic instrument with a shaft ( 1 ) which is provided in its angled area ( 3 ) with these in Seg elements ( 16 ) dividing transverse recesses ( 15 ) which extend over a circumferential angle of more than 270 °, and with the traction means ( 4 ) for controlling the angle from the proximal end run longitudinally across the recesses ( 15 ), characterized in that
  • - That the shaft ( 1 ) at least in its angled loading area ( 3 ) has a flattened cross section and the shaft ( 1 ) in the flattened area ( 12 ) takes over a steering function and
  • - That the traction means ( 4 ) on the flattened area ( 12 ) opposite side ( 13 ) is arranged in guides ( 21 ) which are adapted to the inner contour of the shaft ( 1 ) in this area ( 13 ), each a transverse recess ( 15 ) bridge and to one side of the bridged th recess ( 15 ) with a segment ( 16 ) are verbun.
2. Instrument nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 oder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Schaft (1) zwi­ schen benachbarten Segmenten (16) den Schwenkwinkel begren­ zende Formschlußelemente (18, 19) angeordnet sind.2. Instrument according to the preamble of claim 1 or according to claim 1, characterized in that in the shaft ( 1 ) between tween adjacent segments ( 16 ) the pivoting angle-limiting positive locking elements ( 18 , 19 ) are arranged. 3. Instrument nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Formschlußelemente (18, 19) durch die Querausnehmungen (15) gebildet sind.3. Instrument according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the positive locking elements ( 18 , 19 ) are formed by the transverse recesses ( 15 ). 4. Instrument nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schaft (1) einen im wesentlichen ovalen und einseitig abgeflachten Querschnitt aufweist.4. Instrument according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shaft ( 1 ) has a substantially oval and flattened cross-section on one side. 5. Instrument nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Formschlußelemente (18, 19) zu beiden Seiten zwischen Zugmittelführung und abgeflachtem Be­ reich (12) des Schaftes (1) angeordnet sind.5. Instrument according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the positive locking elements ( 18 , 19 ) on both sides between the traction device guide and flattened loading area ( 12 ) of the shaft ( 1 ) are arranged. 6. Instrument nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Formschlußelement durch ein hakenförmiges Gebilde (18) in der Seitenwand (14) eines Segmen­ tes (16) sowie durch eine entsprechend mit Spiel konturierte - Ausnehmung (19) in der Seitenwand des benachbarten Segmentes (16) gebildet ist.6. Instrument according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a positive locking element by a hook-shaped structure ( 18 ) in the side wall ( 14 ) of a Segmen tes ( 16 ) and by a correspondingly contoured with play - recess ( 19 ) in the side wall of the adjacent segment ( 16 ) is formed. 7. Instrument nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Querausnehmungen (15) zum abgeflachten Schaftbereich (12) hin in Ansicht T-förmig enden und vorzugsweise im Kreuzpunkt des T zurückspringend ausgebil­ det sind.7. Instrument according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transverse recesses ( 15 ) to the flattened shaft region ( 12 ) end in a T-shaped view and are preferably recessed in the cross point of the T are ausgebil det. 8. Instrument nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Führungen (21) aus Blech ge­ formt und durch Punktschweißung mit dem jeweiligen Segment (16) verbunden sind.8. Instrument according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the guides ( 21 ) are formed from sheet metal and are connected by spot welding to the respective segment ( 16 ). 9. Instrument nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Zugmittel (4) distalseitig am Schaft (5) und proximalseitig an einem Steuerteil (6) festgelegt ist, das in einem mit dem Schaft (1) verbundenen Griffteil (2) verschiebbar geführt ist.9. Instrument according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the traction means ( 4 ) on the distal side on the shaft ( 5 ) and proximally on a control part ( 6 ) is fixed, which is displaceable in a handle part ( 2 ) connected to the shaft ( 1 ) is led. 10. Instrument nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Zugmittel (4) auch zur Über­ tragung von Druckkräften ausgebildet ist.10. Instrument according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the traction means ( 4 ) is also designed for the transmission of compressive forces. 11. Abwinkelbares endoskopisches Instrument, insbesondere nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeich­ net, daß der Schaft (1) mit einem vom Griffteil (2) bis nahe zum abwinkelbaren Bereich (3) reichenden Spannrohr (9) versehen ist, das längsverschiebbar zum Schaft (1) angeordnet und in seiner Stellung zum Schaft (1) festlegbar ist.11. Angled endoscopic instrument, in particular according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shaft ( 1 ) with a from the handle part ( 2 ) to close to the angled area ( 3 ) extending clamping tube ( 9 ) is provided, which is longitudinally displaceable to the shaft ( 1 ) arranged and in its position relative to the shaft ( 1 ) can be fixed. 12. Instrument nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Führungen (21) neben dem Zugmittel (4) mindestens einen Lichtleiter aufnehmen und führen.12. Instrument according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the guides ( 21 ) in addition to the traction means ( 4 ) receive and guide at least one light guide.
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